May 10 - Terrier Fun Day!

Saturday was Owen's day! Owen, along with dog siblings Abbey, Baxter and Ripley, head to Bewdley, ON for a Terrier Fun Day! The first event that Owen got to try was small dog racing. Thanks to Pat & Bob for lending us a muzzle. Owen took a few races to actually get the idea that you are suppose to race the other dogs to the end of the track. He preferred to chase the other dogs but really liked going through the end hole (though quite a tight squeeze for him!) He actually won his final race!!



The next event that Owen got to try, and I believe he just loved, was lure coursing. He took off after the lure and never let it out of his sight. He was running his heart out and just had the best time! I think this could be a sport that Owen would love to do more of.



Owen also got to do some go-to-ground work. Bob was the teacher at this station helping us get Owen to understand the job. At first he was just interested in the rat but eventually when he realized he was "allowed" to bark and go for it, he was in terrier heaven! lol. He actually got the hang of going through the tunnels and even moved on to a more advanced course. He had a bit of trouble getting his larger body through the longer course but still did well.



Abbey also did a bit of small dog racing but acted like it was much too uncivilized for her (imagine having a muzzle on!!) Abbey, Baxter and even Ripley got to do a bit of agility at the agility station. It was the first time this year out on grass and they all did well.